Modern Minestrone

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Italian, Main Dish, Soup

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups beef broth or 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In 4qt covered saucepan, bring broth, water, tomatoes, and basil to a boil.

  2. Add remaining ingredients except parmesan.

  3. Reduce to medium and simmer covered until macaroni is al dente, about 12 minutes.

  4. Serve with parmesan sprinkled on top.

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